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Sen. Johnson Working, Remains Hospitalized

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Sen. Tim Johnson continues to recover from a brain hemorrhage he suffered in December. His office says he's started to do some office work from the hospital. More...

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Hillary Clinton at Democratic National Committee meeting

Defining The Democratic Field
With the Democratic presidential field all but set, Vaughn Ververs takes a look at each candidate and how they're marketing themselves to the party faithful. More...

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Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich. ranking Democrat of the Senate Armed Services Committee, second from right, questions Defense Secretary-designate Robert Gates during the committee's confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006.

Pentagon Watchdog Slams Prewar Intel
A Defense Department report criticizes Pentagon officials for insisting that there was a link between Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda in the run-up to the Iraq war. The chair of the Senate Armed Services panel called the report "very damning." More...

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Barack Obama At George Mason University Rally

The Skinny: Mr. Obama Goes To Springfield
Obama prepares for his really, truly official announcement of a run. Edwards has a blog problem. Plus, Anna Nicole Smith: media obsession. The Skinny is Hillary Profita's take on the top of the news and the best of the Web. More...

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